About
A substantial cultivar, low-reaching 15cm,and mat-forming with needle-like leaves on rather trailing stems to 20cm long. The attractive flowers are white with a large pink feathered stripe up each petal, and a maroon eye, in late spring or early summer.
About the genus
Phlox may be evergreen or herbaceous, mat-forming or erect perennials or shrubs, with simple leaves and salver-shaped flowers in terminal clusters
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesGravel garden, Rock garden, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. See phlox cultivation for further advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed in a cold frame when ripe or in spring. Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering stems in spring
Pest resistancePhlox eelworm may be a problem
Disease resistancePowdery mildews and a leaf spot may be a problem